Guide to your Health Benefits State of Maryland Martin O Malley, Governor Anthony Brown, Lt. Governor T. Eloise Foster, Secretary January 2015 to December 2015 WHAT S NEW IN 2015  New Wellness Program  New medical plan option Integrated Health Model (IHM)  Several plans DISCONTINUED: All POS plans, UCCI DHMO and Aetna EPO  Contractual employees working 30 hours or more may be eligible for subsidized benefits.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DIVISION 301 West Preston Street Room 510 Baltimore, MD 21201 410-767-4775 Fax: 410-333-7104 1-800-30-STATE (1-800-307-8283) Email us at: EBD.mail@maryland.gov Twitter: MdEBDWellness www.dbm.maryland.gov/benefits MEDICAL PLANS PLAN PHONE WEBSITE CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield EPO, PPO 1-800-225-0131 1-800-735-2258 (TTY) www.carefirst.com/statemd Kaiser Permanente IHM 1-855-839-5763 1-855-839-5763 (TTY) MD Relay 711 www.my.kp.org/maryland UnitedHealthcare Choice EPO, Choice PPO 1-800-382-7513 1-800-553-7109 (TTY/TDD) www.uhcmaryland.com PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN Express Scripts, Inc. 1-877-213-3867 www.express-scripts.com (non Medicare members) 1-866-557-8211 1-800-716-3231 (TTY) (Medicare members) DENTAL PLANS Delta Dental DHMO 1-844-697-0578 www.deltadentalins.com/statemd United Concordia DPPO 1-888-MD-TEETH www.unitedconcordia.com/statemd (1-888-638-3384) FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS ConnectYourCare 1-866-971-4646 www.connectyourcare.com/statemd TERM LIFE INSURANCE PLAN Minnesota Life 1-866-883-3514 www.lifebenefits.com/maryland ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT PLAN Minnesota Life 1-866-883-3514 www.lifebenefits.com/maryland LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE The Prudential Insurance Company of America 1-800-732-0416 www.prudential.com/gltcweb/maryland HELPFUL CONTACTS State Retirement Pension System 410-625-5555 or 1-800-492-5909 www.sra.state.md.us Social Security Administration (Medicare) 1-800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov
TABLE OF CONTENTS What s New in 2015?...3 Wellness Program...4 Medical Benefits...6 Prescription Drug Benefits...20 Dental Benefits...26 Flexible Spending Accounts...29 Term Life Insurance...33 Accidental Death and Dismemberment...36 Long-Term Care Insurance...37 Eligibility...39 When Coverage Begins... 39 Enrolling Eligible Dependents... 42 Qualifying Status Changes... 49 Leave of Absence... 52 COBRA Coverage... 54 Medicare and Your State Benefits... 56 Important Notices & Information...60 Important Notice From the State of Maryland About Prescription Drug Coverage and Medicare... 72 Benefits Appeal Process... 74 Definitions... 76 THIS GUIDE IS NOT A CONTRACT This guide is a summary of general benefits available to State of Maryland eligible employees and retirees through the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program). Wherever conflicts occur between the contents of this guide and the contracts, rules, regulations, or laws governing the administration of the various programs, the terms set forth in the various program contracts, rules, regulations, or laws shall prevail. Space does not permit listing all limitations and exclusions that apply to each plan. Before using your benefits, call the plan for information. Benefits provided can be changed at any time without the consent of participants. 2015 Health Benefits Guide 1
For details about each specific plan, review the sections in this guide or see the inside of the front cover for contact information for each of the plans. The State of Maryland provides a generous benefit package to eligible employees and retirees with a wide range of benefit options from health care to income protection. The following chart outlines your benefit options for the plan year January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015. Plan Options Coverage Who Is Eligible* Medical PPO Plans Provides benefits for a variety of Active Permanent State/ CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield medical services and supplies. Satellite employees UnitedHealthcare Benefit coverage levels vary by Contractual/Variable Hour EPO Plans plan; review the information State employees carefully. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Less than 50% part-time If you are enrolled in a medical UnitedHealthcare State employees plan, routine vision services and IHM State retirees** behavioral health coverage are Kaiser included. ORP retirees** Prescription Drug Dental Flexible Spending Accounts Term Life Accidental Death and Dismemberment Long Term Care Express Scripts DPPO United Concordia DHMO Delta Dental ConnectYour Care Healthcare Spending Account Dependent Day Care Spending Account Minnesota Life Coverage for you in increments of $10,000 up to $300,000 Coverage for dependents in increments of $5,000 up to 50% of your coverage Minnesota Life Coverage amounts for yourself and/or your dependents: $100,000, $200,000, or $300,000. The Prudential You may choose one of the following Facility Daily Benefits: $100, $150, $200 or $250 Then select a Lifetime Maximum multiplier of: 3 years or 6 years Provides benefits for a variety of prescription drugs. Some limitations (quantity limits, prior authorization, and step therapy) apply for certain drugs. Plan wraps around Medicare Part D for Medicare-eligible retirees and their dependents. Provides benefits for a variety of dental services and supplies. Allows you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to reimburse yourself for eligible healthcare or dependent day care expenses. Pays a benefit to your designated beneficiary in the event of your death. You are automatically the beneficiary for your dependent s coverage. May be subject to medical review. Pays a benefit to you or your beneficiary in the event of an accidental death or dismemberment. Provides benefits for long term care. Long term care is the type of care received, either at home or in a facility, when someone needs assistance with activities of daily living or suffers severe cognitive impairment. Active Permanent State/ Satellite employees Contractual/Variable Hour State employees Less than 50% part-time State employees State retirees ORP retirees Active Permanent State/ Satellite employees Contractual/Variable Hour State employees Less than 50% part-time State employees State retirees ORP retirees Active Permanent State Active Permanent State/ Satellite employees Contractual/Variable Hour State employees Less than 50% part-time State employees State retirees*** ORP retirees*** Active Permanent State/ Satellite employees Contractual/Variable Hour State employees Less than 50% part-time State employees Active Permanent State/ Satellite employees State retirees ORP retirees Other relatives * To be eligible you must meet the eligibility requirements as outlined in the Eligibility section of this guide. ** For retirees and their dependents who are Medicare-eligible, all medical plans are secondary to Medicare Parts A & B regardless of whether the individual has enrolled in each. *** Only retirees who are enrolled in life insurance as an active employee at the time of retirement may continue life insurance coverage. 2 2015 Health Benefits Guide
What s New for 2015? Introducing a new Wellness Program: participants get healthy or stay healthy; preserve our current level of benefits; promote more informed use of health care services by participants; weight management, nutrition education and tobacco cessation programs will be provided at no cost for employees; all lab services and x-rays will be covered 100%, with no copay or coinsurance when you visit an in-network provider; and those who complete the healthy activities requirements for each year will be eligible for wellness rewards. A new Integrated Health Model (IHM) Plan will be available through Kaiser to participants in the Baltimore/DC/VA area. New copays for acupuncture for chronic pain management and chiropractic services. There will no longer be a separate plan provider for mental health and substance abuse treatment. Coverage will be offered as part of your medical plan. Delta Dental is our new carrier for the DHMO Plan, offering a national network. United Concordia will continue to be the carrier for the DPPO dental plan, with a new expanded network and a new higher annual maximum. Subsidized medical and prescription coverage for contractual/variable hour employees who work more than 30 hours/week or 130 hours/month. 2015 Health Benefits Guide 3
Wellness Program Members of SLEOLA are not eligible for the Wellness Program. The Program will include a new Wellness Program for all State employees, retirees and enrolled spouses beginning January 1, 2015, except SLEOLA members who have a separate plan. Our goal is to encourage and educate our members to begin moving forward to better health. The Wellness Program will call for employees, retirees and enrolled spouses (not enrolled children) to complete healthy activities throughout the calendar year. If these activities are completed, enrollees will enjoy enhanced benefits such as waived copays for all Primary Care Physician (PCP) visits. For each individual (employee, retiree, and covered spouse) who does not complete all healthy activities for that year, a surcharge will be deducted from the employee s or retiree s biweekly or monthly check/pension allowance in the following year. In the event an enrollment member has religious, cultural, or conscientious objections to the wellness activities, or can provide reasonable support demonstrating that the year s healthy activities do not operate in the program member s best interests, he/she may submit a Request for Waiver Form for approval to the Employee Benefits Division no later than February 28, 2015 (and by the same date in following years). In the event a member is unable to perform any or all of the required healthy activities due to medical reasons, alternative options will be available to receive the rewards and avoid the surcharge. Please contact the Employee Benefits Division for details. The program is not asking participants to disrupt their work obligations and when participants are asked to exercise an option, any particular choice is ultimately voluntary. Participants and their PCPs engage a very high degree of involvement in the activities. If participants disagree with their PCPs recommendations, a request for waiver should be submitted. What Do I Need to Do? It s simple. In 2015, we are asking all State employees, retirees and their covered spouses to complete two Healthy Activities: 1. Designate a Primary Care Physician (PCP) when you enroll for medical coverage. A Primary Care Physician (also known as a PCP ) is your regular medical doctor. This is the physician you see most often. A PCP can be a general practitioner, a doctor who practices family medicine or internal medicine, an OB/GYN, GYN, a pediatrician, physician s assistant, or nurse practitioner; AND 2. Complete a Health Risk Assessment and discuss the results with your PCP. A Health Risk Assessment is a questionnaire that asks about your age, your diet, how much you exercise and whether you use tobacco or alcohol. No matter which medical plan or carrier you elect, you can access their Health Risk Assessment via both their website and DBM s Health Benefits website. Once you ve completed the questionnaire, you ll receive a report that will provide an overview of your current health and identify potential health risks. It s important to discuss these results with your physician to make sure you re taking steps to improve your health or maintain your good health. Once you complete both Healthy Activities for 2015, you ll receive a wellness reward in 2015 your PCP visits will be covered WITHOUT a copayment. Both Healthy Activities for 2015 must be completed by September 30, 2015. If you do not complete both Healthy Activities in 2015, you will pay $50 more for medical coverage in 2016. 4 2015 Health Benefits Guide
Year 2015: Healthy Activity Requirements Employees, retirees and covered spouses must designate a Primary Care Physician (PCP) either on your plan s State of Maryland dedicated website or by calling your carrier. Employees, retirees and covered spouses must complete the health risk assessment which can be obtained on your plan s website or by calling your medical plan. Each employee/retiree and covered spouse must personally review their health risk assessment with their selected PCP. PCP must sign-off confirming review. Rewards for meeting the 2015 Healthy Activity Requirements: Penalties for not meeting the 2015 Healthy Activity Requirements: PCP copayments waived for employees, retirees and covered spouses. For each individual, the employee and retiree will have a $50 surcharge which will be deducted from your bi-weekly ($2.08) or monthly ($4.16) pay starting January 1, 2016. For 2016, you will have from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 to complete the 2016 Healthy Activities. Your wellness reward for 2016 your PCP visits will be covered WITHOUT a copayment will begin once you complete the required 2016 Healthy Activities. If you do not complete both Healthy Activities for 2016, you will pay the required surcharge in 2017. Participants not identified for participation in the Disease Management Program Employees, retirees, and covered spouses are required to complete an online Nutrition Education or Stress Management program sponsored by your medical carrier. Employees, retirees and covered spouses are required to complete the health risk assessment which can be obtained on your plan s website or by calling your medical plan. Each employee and covered spouse must personally review their health risk assessment with their selected PCP. PCP must sign-off confirming review. Employees, retirees, and covered spouses are required to complete all recommended age/gender specific biometric screenings and discuss results with your PCP. Rewards for meeting the 2016 Healthy Activity Requirements: Penalties for not meeting the 2016 Healthy Activity Requirements: Year 2016: Healthy Activity Requirements Future year requirements will be provided in future benefit guides. Participants with a chronic condition identified for participation in the Disease Management Program Employees, retirees and covered spouses are required to actively participate in the disease management program sponsored by your medical carrier and follow all treatment guidelines of the care manager or complete the disease management program recommended. Employees, retirees and covered spouses are required to complete the health risk assessment which can be obtained on your plan s website or by calling your medical plan. Each employee and covered spouse must personally review their health risk assessment with their selected PCP. PCP must sign-off confirming review. Employees, retirees, and covered spouses are required to complete all recommended age/gender specific biometric screenings and discuss results with your PCP. PCP copayments waived for employees, retirees and covered spouses. For each individual, the employee and retiree will have a $75 surcharge which will be deducted from your bi-weekly ($3.12) or monthly ($6.25) pay starting January 1, 2017. If you are identified as having a chronic condition you must engage with the plan s nurse and follow the recommended treatment plan. If you do not, an additional $250 surcharge will be deducted from your bi-weekly ($10.42) or monthly ($20.84) pay starting January 1, 2017. 2015 Health Benefits Guide 5
Medical Benefits There are no preexisting condition limitations for any of the medical plans, but there are other exclusions. Please contact the medical plans for further information on coverage exclusions, limitations, determination of medical necessity, preauthorization requirements, etc. The State offers several comprehensive medical plan options all designed to help cover the cost of most medically necessary services and promote wellness. Please note that prescription coverage must be elected separately. Members of the State Law Enforcement Officers Labor Alliance (SLEOLA) please refer to the SLEOLA Addendum for medical coverage options and rates. Choosing a Medical Plan You have five medical plans from which to choose: Two PPO options: Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield PPO United Healthcare PPO Two EPO options: Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield EPO United Healthcare EPO And one IHM option: Kaiser Permanente IHM You have the option to enroll in a PPO, EPO or IHM Plan for the 2015 plan year. Although they each have different provider networks, all plans cover the same services (like preventive care, specialty care, lab services and x-rays, hospitalization and surgery, routine vision care, and mental health/substance abuse treatment). Below is more information about each plan. Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plan With a PPO plan, you can see any doctor you want, whenever you want. However, the PPO plan has a national network of doctors, hospitals and other health care providers that you re encouraged to use. These in-network providers have contracts with the PPO plan and have agreed to accept certain fees for their services. Because their fees are lower, the plan saves money and so do you. You pay more for care if you use out-of-network providers. PPO plans are available through Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield and United Healthcare. Both cover the same services, treatments and products. However, the cost of coverage and the provider networks are different. See the charts in this section to compare these two plans. Not Sure Which Plan to Choose? Use this link to see how the different plans rank under the Maryland Health Care Commission s Performance report: http://mhcc.dhmh. maryland.gov/ healthplan/ Documents/ 20130920_HBP_ QPR_2013.pdf. Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) Plan With an EPO plan, the Plan pays benefits only when you see an in-network provider (except in an emergency) within a national network. However, your monthly premium cost is lower. An EPO plan only covers eligible services from providers and facilities that are contracted in the EPO plan network. EPO plans are available through Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield and United Healthcare. Both cover the same services, treatments and products, but the cost for coverage and the provider networks are different. See the chart in this section to compare these two plans. Integrated Health Model (IHM) Plan An IHM plan refers to care that allows doctors, hospitals and the plan to work together to coordinate a patient s care for a total health approach. It allows for a smooth transition from clinic to hospital or from primary care to specialty care. This plan option is available through Kaiser Permanente. If you elect this option, you must visit providers and facilities that are part of the Kaiser Permanente network in the Baltimore/DC/VA area only for all of your care (except in an emergency). Medical Plan ID Cards Once you enroll in a medical plan, you will receive ID cards in the mail. Take these cards with you every time you receive medical services. Depending on the type of medical plan you choose, the way you receive medical services and how much you pay at the time of service will vary. 6 2015 Health Benefits Guide
Be sure to review the charts on the following pages to see what is covered by each type of plan and check each carrier s website to find out if your providers and the facilities in which your providers work have contracts with the various plan networks. You can also call the plan customer service centers that are listed on the inside front cover of this guide. Two terms you should know Allowed Benefit The plan s allowed benefit refers to the reimbursement amount the plan has contractually negotiated with network providers to accept as full payment. Nonparticipating (out-of-network) providers are not obligated to accept the allowed benefit as payment in full and may charge more than the plan s allowed benefit. In the charts that follow, if it indicates a service is covered at 90%, you only pay 10% of the allowed benefit up to your out of pocket maximum. If it indicates the service is covered at 70% out-of-network, it means the plan pays 70% of the allowed benefit. You are responsible for 30% of the cost of coverage, including any amount above the plan s allowed benefit, when you receive services from nonparticipating (out-of-network) providers. Out-of-Pocket Maximum When the total amount of copayments and/or coinsurance you and/or your covered dependents reaches the out-of-pocket limits noted in the charts, the plan will pay 100% of your copays and coinsurance for the remainder of the plan year (through December 31). Comparing Medical Plan Benefits The following charts are a summary of generally available benefits and do not guarantee coverage. To ensure coverage under your plan, contact the plan before receiving services or treatment to obtain more information on coverage limitations, exclusions, determinations of medical necessity, and preauthorization requirements. In addition, you will receive a summary of coverage from the plan in which you enroll, providing details on your plan coverage. If Your Provider Terminates from Your Plan s Network Providers may decide to terminate from a plan s network at any time. If your provider terminates from your plan, it is not considered a qualifying status change that would allow you to cancel or change your plan election. You will need to select a new provider and will be able to change, if you choose, your plan election during the next Open Enrollment. Coordination of Benefits Coordination of Benefits (COB) occurs when a person has health care coverage under more than one insurance plan. All plans require information from State employees and retirees on other coverage that they or their dependents have from another health insurance carrier. 2015 Health Benefits Guide 7
CareFirst TYPE OF SERVICE IN-NETWORK OUT-OF-NETWORK IN-NETWORK ONLY Annual Deductible Individual None $250 None Family None $500 None Yearly Maximum Out-of-Pocket Costs Coinsurance OOP 90% 70% N/A Individual $1,000 $3,000 None Family $2,000 $6,000 None Copayment OOP Individual $1,000 None $1,500 Family $2,000 None $3,000 Total Medical OOP Individual $2,000 $3,000 $1,500 Family $4,000 $6,000 $3,000 Lifetime Benefit Maximum Unlimited HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES (Preauthorization Required) Inpatient Care 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after deducible Hospitalization 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Acute Inpatient Rehab for Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Patients when Medically Necessary 90% of allowed benefit Not covered PPO Anesthesia 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Surgery 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after deducible Organ Transplant 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES (Preauthorization Required) Chemotherapy/ Radiation 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Diagnostic Lab Work and X-rays* 70% of allowed benefit Outpatient surgery 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Anesthesia 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Observation up to 23 hours and 59 minutes - presented via Emergency Department Observation 24 hours or more - presented via Emergency Department after $150 copay 70% of allowed benefit 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit EPO after $150 copay 8 2015 Health Benefits Guide
CareFirst TYPE OF SERVICE IN-NETWORK OUT-OF-NETWORK IN-NETWORK ONLY PPO THERAPIES (Preauthorization required) Benefit Therapies $30 copay 70% of allowed benefit Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT)** Speech Therapy EPO $30 copay PT/OT services must be precertified after the 6th visit, based on medical necessity; 50 days per plan year combined for PT/OT/Speech Therapy. Must be precertified from first visit with exceptions and close monitoring for special situations (e.g. trauma, brain injury) for additional visits. COMMON AND PREVENTIVE SERVICES Physician Office Visits - Primary Care 100% after $15 copay 70% of allowed benefit Physician Office Visits Specialist 100% after $30 copay 70% of allowed benefit Physical Exams and Associated Lab (Adult and Child) 70% of allowed benefit 100% after $15 copay 100% after $30 copay One exam per plan year for all members and their dependents age 3 and older. Well Baby Care 70% of allowed benefit Routine annual GYN Exam (including PAP test). Non-routine $15 copay. Birth 36 months: 13 visits total 70% of allowed benefit Mammography Preventive 70% of allowed benefit. Non-routine $15 copay. Screening: one mammogram per plan year (35+). Mammography Diagnostic 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Hearing Examinations Hearing Aids 100% after $15 copay PCP or $30 copay Specialist for Basic Model Hearing Aid No age/frequency limitation on diagnostic mammogram. 70% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit for Basic Model Hearing Aid 100% after $15 copay PCP or $30 copay Specialist for Basic Model Hearing Aid Includes Maryland mandated benefit for hearing aids for minor children (ages 0-18) effective 01/01/02, including hearing aids per each impaired ear for minor children. Immunizations 70% of allowed benefit Immunizations are only covered as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The immunization benefit covers immunizations required for participation in school athletics and Lyme Disease immunizations when medically necessary. Flu Shots 100% of Allowed Benefit Not covered 100% of Allowed Benefit STI Screening and Counseling Not Covered (Including HPV DNA and HIV) Counseling and screening for sexually active women as mandated by PPACA. Allergy Testing 100% after $15 copay PCP or $30 copay Specialist 70% of allowed benefit 100% after $15 copay PCP or $30 copay Specialist 2015 Health Benefits Guide 9
CareFirst TYPE OF SERVICE IN-NETWORK OUT-OF-NETWORK IN-NETWORK ONLY EMERGENCY TREATMENT Ambulance Services Emergency Transport Ambulance Services Non-Emergency Transport Emergency Room (ER) Services In and Out of Network PPO EPO 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after $150 copay after $150 copay after $150 copay Copays are waived if admitted. If criteria are not met for a medical emergency, plan coverage is 50% of allowed amount, plus the $150 copay. Urgent Care Office Visit 100% after $30 copay 70% of allowed benefit 100% after $30 copay MATERNITY BENEFITS Maternity Benefits*** 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Prenatal Care 70% of allowed benefit Newborn Care 70% of allowed benefit Breastfeeding Support and Counseling 70% of allowed benefit (per birth) Breastfeeding Supplies (per birth) Not Covered Covers the cost of rental/purchase of certain breastfeeding pump and pump equipment through Carrier s DME partner(s). OTHER SERVICES AND SUPPLIES Acupuncture Services for Chronic Pain 100% after $30 copay 70% of allowed benefit 100% after $30 copay Management Chiropractic Services 100% after $30 copay 70% of allowed benefit 100% after $30 copay Cardiac Rehabilitation**** 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Dental Services Not covered except as a result of accident or injury or as mandated by Maryland or federal law (if applicable). Diabetic Nutritional Counseling, as 70% of allowed benefit mandated by Maryland Law Durable Medical Equipment 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Must be medically necessary as determined by the attending physician Extended Care Facilities 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Skilled nursing care and extended care facility benefits are limited to 180 days per calendar year as long as skilled nursing care is medically necessary. Inpatient care primarily for or solely for rehabilitation is not covered. Family Planning and Fertility Testing 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Contraception 100% of Allowed Benefit 70% of Allowed Benefit 100% of Allowed Benefit Includes IUD insertion and tubal ligation. For information on coverage of prescription contraceptives, please refer to the Prescription Drug section of this guide. Contraceptive Counseling 100% of Allowed Benefit Not covered 100% of Allowed Benefit In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Artificial 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after Insemination (per MD mandate) deductible IVF and AI benefits are limited to 3 attempts of Artificial Insemination, and 3 attempts of IVF per live birth. Not covered following reversal of elective sterilization. Hospice Care 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Home Healthcare 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Home Healthcare benefits are limited to 120 days per plan year 10 2015 Health Benefits Guide
CareFirst TYPE OF SERVICE IN-NETWORK OUT-OF-NETWORK IN-NETWORK ONLY PPO OTHER SERVICES AND SUPPLIES (continued) Medical Supplies 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after deductible Includes, but is not limited to: surgical dressings; casts; splints; syringes; dressings for cancer, burns or diabetic ulcers; catheters; colostomy bags; oxygen; supplies for renal dialysis equipment and machines; and all diabetic supplies as mandated by Maryland law. Private Duty Nursing 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Whole Blood Charges 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SERVICES Inpatient Hospital Care 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after deductible Partial Hospitalization Services 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after deductible Outpatient Services (including Intensive Outpatient Services) $15 Copay 70% of allowed benefit after deductible $15 Copay Residential Crisis Services 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after deductible VISION SERVICES Vision Medical (Services related to medical health of the eye) $15 copay (PCP) or $30 copay (Specialist) 70% of allowed benefit after deductible $15 copay (PCP) or $30 copay (Specialist) Vision Routine (One per plan year) 70% of allowed benefit after deductible Frames (One per plan year) Up to $45 per frame Prescription Lenses Single vision: $52.00, Bifocal: $82.00, Trifocal: $101.00, Lenticular: $181.00 Contact Lenses (in lieu of frames & lenses) Medically necessary: $285.00, Cosmetic: $97.00 VISION SERVICES (Dependent children age 18 and under) Vision Medical (Services related to medical health of the eye) $15 copay (PCP) or $30 copay (Specialist) 70% of allowed benefit after deductible $15 copay (PCP) or $30 copay (Specialist) Vision Routine (One per plan year) 70% of allowed benefit after deductible Vision hardware (frames, lenses, contacts) are only covered in-network for covered dependent children 18 and under. Frames No limits on the number of medically necessary frames purchased in a plan year for children through age 18. Basic Prescription Lenses No limit on the number of medically necessary lenses for children through age 18. Contact Lenses (in lieu of frames & lenses) No limit on medically necessary contacts for children through age 18. BENEFIT CHART FOOTNOTES * Laboratory testing services related to diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, asthma and COPD are paid at 100%, including test strips for diabetics. ** Habilitative Services, which include occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy, are covered for children under the age of 19 with congenital or genetic birth defects including but not limited to autism, autism spectrum disorder, and cerebral palsy. *** Newborns and Mothers Health Protection Act Notice. See Page 69 of the booklet. **** Cardiac rehabilitation benefits: 36 sessions in a 12-week period (or on a case-by-case basis thereafter) with physician supervision and in a medical facility. Cardiac rehabilitation must be medically necessary with a physician referral, and patient history of a heart attack in past 12 months; Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery; angioplasty; heart valve surgery; stable angina pectoris; congestive heart failure; or heart and lung transplants. Inpatient care primarily for rehabilitation is not covered. Medicare COB Retirees or their dependent(s) must enroll in Medicare Parts A & B upon becoming eligible for Medicare due to age or disability. If the Medicare eligible State retiree and their dependent(s) fail to enroll in Medicare, the Medicare eligible State retiree and their dependent(s) will be responsible for any claim expenses that would have been paid under Medicare Parts A or B, had they enrolled in Medicare. If a retiree or covered dependent s Medicare eligibility is due to End State Renal Disease (ESRD), they must sign up for both Medicare Parts A & B as soon as they are eligible. Non-Medicare COB When the State's plan is the secondary payor, payments will be limited to only that balance of claim expenses that will reach the published limits of the State's plan. EPO 2015 Health Benefits Guide 11
UnitedHealthcare TYPE OF SERVICE IN-NETWORK OUT-OF-NETWORK IN-NETWORK ONLY Annual Deductible Individual None $250 None Family None $500 None Yearly Maximum Out-of-Pocket Costs Coinsurance OOP 90% 70% N/A Individual $1,000 $3,000 None Family $2,000 $6,000 None Copayment OOP Individual $1,000 None $1,500 Family $2,000 None $3,000 Total Medical OOP Individual $2,000 $3,000 $1,500 Family $4,000 $6,000 $3,000 Lifetime Benefit Maximum Unlimited HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES (Preauthorization Required) Inpatient Care 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after deducible Hospitalization 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Acute Inpatient Rehab for Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Patients when Medically Necessary 90% of allowed benefit Not covered PPO Anesthesia 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Surgery 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after deducible Organ Transplant 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES (Preauthorization Required) Chemotherapy/ Radiation 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Diagnostic Lab Work and X-rays* 70% of allowed benefit Outpatient surgery 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Anesthesia 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Observation up to 23 hours and 59 minutes - presented via Emergency Department Observation 24 hours or more - presented via Emergency Department after $150 copay 70% of allowed benefit 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit EPO after $150 copay 12 2015 Health Benefits Guide
UnitedHealthcare TYPE OF SERVICE IN-NETWORK OUT-OF-NETWORK IN-NETWORK ONLY PPO THERAPIES (Preauthorization required) Benefit Therapies $30 copay 70% of allowed benefit Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT)** Speech Therapy EPO $30 copay PT/OT services must be precertified after the 6th visit, based on medical necessity; 50 days per plan year combined for PT/OT/Speech Therapy. Must be precertified from first visit with exceptions and close monitoring for special situations (e.g. trauma, brain injury) for additional visits. COMMON AND PREVENTIVE SERVICES Physician Office Visits - Primary Care 100% after $15 copay 70% of allowed benefit Physician Office Visits Specialist 100% after $30 copay 70% of allowed benefit Physical Exams and Associated Lab (Adult and Child) 70% of allowed benefit 100% after $15 copay 100% after $30 copay One exam per plan year for all members and their dependents age 3 and older. Well Baby Care 70% of allowed benefit Routine annual GYN Exam (including PAP test). Non-routine $15 copay. Birth 36 months: 13 visits total 70% of allowed benefit Mammography Preventive 70% of allowed benefit. Non-routine $15 copay. Screening: one mammogram per plan year (35+). Mammography Diagnostic 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Hearing Examinations Hearing Aids 100% after $15 copay PCP or $30 copay Specialist for Basic Model Hearing Aid No age/frequency limitation on diagnostic mammogram. 70% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit for Basic Model Hearing Aid 100% after $15 copay PCP or $30 copay Specialist for Basic Model Hearing Aid Includes Maryland mandated benefit for hearing aids for minor children (ages 0-18) effective 01/01/02, including hearing aids per each impaired ear for minor children. Immunizations 70% of allowed benefit Immunizations are only covered as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The immunization benefit covers immunizations required for participation in school athletics and Lyme Disease immunizations when medically necessary. Flu Shots 100% of Allowed Benefit Not covered 100% of Allowed Benefit STI Screening and Counseling Not Covered (Including HPV DNA and HIV) Counseling and screening for sexually active women as mandated by PPACA. Allergy Testing 100% after $15 copay PCP or $30 copay Specialist 70% of allowed benefit 100% after $15 copay PCP or $30 copay Specialist 2015 Health Benefits Guide 13
UnitedHealthcare TYPE OF SERVICE IN-NETWORK OUT-OF-NETWORK IN-NETWORK ONLY EMERGENCY TREATMENT Ambulance Services Emergency Transport Ambulance Services Non-Emergency Transport Emergency Room (ER) Services In and Out of Network PPO EPO 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after $150 copay after $150 copay after $150 copay Copays are waived if admitted. If criteria are not met for a medical emergency, plan coverage is 50% of allowed amount, plus the $150 copay. Urgent Care Office Visit 100% after $30 copay 70% of allowed benefit 100% after $30 copay MATERNITY BENEFITS Maternity Benefits*** 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Prenatal Care 70% of allowed benefit Newborn Care 70% of allowed benefit Breastfeeding Support and Counseling 70% of allowed benefit (per birth) Breastfeeding Supplies (per birth) Not Covered Covers the cost of rental/purchase of certain breastfeeding pumps and pump equipment through Carrier s DME partner(s). OTHER SERVICES AND SUPPLIES Acupuncture Services for Chronic Pain 100% after $30 copay 70% of allowed benefit 100% after $30 copay Management Chiropractic Services 100% after $30 copay 70% of allowed benefit 100% after $30 copay Cardiac Rehabilitation**** 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Dental Services Not covered except as a result of accident or injury or as mandated by Maryland or federal law (if applicable). Diabetic Nutritional Counseling, as 70% of allowed benefit mandated by Maryland Law Durable Medical Equipment 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Must be medically necessary as determined by the attending physician Extended Care Facilities 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Skilled nursing care and extended care facility benefits are limited to 180 days per calendar year as long as skilled nursing care is medically necessary. Inpatient care primarily for or solely for rehabilitation is not covered. Family Planning and Fertility Testing 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Contraception 100% of Allowed Benefit 70% of Allowed Benefit 100% of Allowed Benefit Includes IUD insertion and tubal ligation. For information on coverage of prescription contraceptives, please refer to the Prescription Drug section of this guide. Contraceptive Counseling 100% of Allowed Benefit Not covered 100% of Allowed Benefit In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Artificial 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after Insemination (per MD mandate) deductible IVF and AI benefits are limited to 3 attempts of Artificial Insemination, and 3 attempts of IVF per live birth. Not covered following reversal of elective sterilization. Hospice Care 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Home Healthcare 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Home Healthcare benefits are limited to 120 days per plan year 14 2015 Health Benefits Guide
UnitedHealthcare TYPE OF SERVICE IN-NETWORK OUT-OF-NETWORK IN-NETWORK ONLY PPO OTHER SERVICES AND SUPPLIES (continued) Medical Supplies 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after deductible Includes, but is not limited to: surgical dressings; casts; splints; syringes; dressings for cancer, burns or diabetic ulcers; catheters; colostomy bags; oxygen; supplies for renal dialysis equipment and machines; and all diabetic supplies as mandated by Maryland law. Private Duty Nursing 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit Whole Blood Charges 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SERVICES Inpatient Hospital Care 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after deductible Partial Hospitalization Services 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after deductible Outpatient Services (including $15 Copay 70% of allowed benefit after $15 Copay Intensive Outpatient Services) deductible Residential Crisis Services 90% of allowed benefit 70% of allowed benefit after deductible VISION SERVICES Vision Medical (Services related to medical health of the eye) $15 copay (PCP) or $30 copay (Specialist) 70% of allowed benefit after deductible $15 copay (PCP) or $30 copay (Specialist) Vision Routine (One per plan year) 70% of allowed benefit after deductible Frames (One per plan year) Up to $45 per frame Prescription Lenses Single vision: $52.00, Bifocal: $82.00, Trifocal: $101.00, Lenticular: $181.00 Contact Lenses (in lieu of frames & Medically necessary: $285.00, Cosmetic: $97.00 lenses) VISION SERVICES (Dependent children age 18 and under) Vision Medical (Services related to medical health of the eye) $15 copay (PCP) or $30 copay (Specialist) 70% of allowed benefit after deductible $15 copay (PCP) or $30 copay (Specialist) Vision Routine (One per plan year) 70% of allowed benefit after deductible Vision hardware (frames, lenses, contacts) are only covered in-network for covered dependent children 18 and under. Frames No limits on the number of medically necessary frames purchased in a plan year for children through age 18. Basic Prescription Lenses No limit on the number of medically necessary lenses for children through age 18. Contact Lenses (in lieu of frames & lenses) No limit on medically necessary contacts for children through age 18. BENEFIT CHART FOOTNOTES * Laboratory testing services related to diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, asthma and COPD are paid at 100%, including test strips for diabetics. ** Habilitative Services, which include occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy, are covered for children under the age of 19 with congenital or genetic birth defects including but not limited to autism, autism spectrum disorder, and cerebral palsy. *** Newborns and Mothers Health Protection Act Notice. See Page 69 of the booklet. **** Cardiac rehabilitation benefits: 36 sessions in a 12-week period (or on a case-by-case basis thereafter) with physician supervision and in a medical facility. Cardiac rehabilitation must be medically necessary with a physician referral, and patient history of a heart attack in past 12 months; Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery; angioplasty; heart valve surgery; stable angina pectoris; congestive heart failure; or heart and lung transplants. Inpatient care primarily for rehabilitation is not covered. Medicare COB Retirees or their dependent(s) must enroll in Medicare Parts A & B upon becoming eligible for Medicare due to age or disability. If the Medicare eligible State retiree and their dependent(s) fail to enroll in Medicare, the Medicare eligible State retiree and their dependent(s) will be responsible for any claim expenses that would have been paid under Medicare Parts A or B, had they enrolled in Medicare. If a retiree or covered dependent s Medicare eligibility is due to End State Renal Disease (ESRD), they must sign up for both Medicare Parts A & B as soon as they are eligible. Non-Medicare COB When the State's plan is the secondary payor, payments will be limited to only that balance of claim expenses that will reach the published limits of the State's plan. EPO 2015 Health Benefits Guide 15
Kaiser Permanente TYPE OF SERVICE IHM IN-NETWORK ONLY Annual Deductible Individual None Family None Yearly Maximum Out-of-Pocket Costs Copayment OOP Individual $1,500 Family $3,000 Total Medical OOP Individual $1,500 Family $3,000 Lifetime Benefit Maximum Unlimited HOSPITAL INPATIENT SERVICES (Preauthorization Required) Inpatient Care Hospitalization Acute Inpatient Rehab for Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Patients when Medically Necessary Anesthesia Surgery Organ Transplant HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES (Preauthorization Required) Chemotherapy/ Radiation Diagnostic Lab Work and X-rays* Outpatient surgery Anesthesia Observation up to 23 hours and 59 minutes - presented via Emergency Department after $150 copay Observation 24 hours or more - presented via Emergency Department THERAPIES (Preauthorization required) Benefit Therapies 100% after $15 copay Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT)** PT/OT services must be precertified after the 6th visit, based on medical necessity; 50 days per plan year combined for PT/OT/Speech Therapy. Speech Therapy Must be precertified from first visit with exceptions and close monitoring for special situations (e.g. trauma, brain injury) for additional visits. 16 2015 Health Benefits Guide
Kaiser Permanente TYPE OF SERVICE COMMON AND PREVENTIVE SERVICES Physician Office Visits - Primary Care Physician Office Visits Specialist Physical Exams and Associated Lab (Adult and Child) Well Baby Care Routine annual GYN Exam (including PAP test) Mammography Preventive Mammography Diagnostic IHM IN-NETWORK ONLY 100% after $15 copay 100% after $15 copay One exam per plan year for all members and their dependents age 3 and older. Birth 36 months: 13 visits total. Non-routine $15 copay. Screening: one mammogram per plan year (35+). No age/frequency limitation on diagnostic mammogram. Hearing Examinations 100% after $15 copay PCP/Specialist Hearing Aids for Basic Model Hearing Aid Includes Maryland mandated benefit for hearing aids for minor children (ages 0-18) effective 01/01/02, including hearing aids per each impaired ear for minor children. Immunizations Immunizations are only covered as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The immunization benefit covers immunizations required for participation in school athletics and Lyme Disease immunizations when medically necessary. Flu Shots 100% of Allowed Benefit STI Screening and Counseling (Including HPV DNA and HIV) Counseling and screening for sexually active women as mandated by PPACA. Allergy Testing 100% after $15 copay PCP or Specialist 2015 Health Benefits Guide 17
Kaiser Permanente TYPE OF SERVICE EMERGENCY TREATMENT Ambulance Services Emergency Transport Ambulance Services Non-Emergency Transport Emergency Room (ER) Services In and Out of Network Urgent Care Office Visit MATERNITY BENEFITS Maternity Benefits*** Prenatal Care Newborn Care Breastfeeding Support and Counseling (per birth) Breastfeeding Supplies (per birth) OTHER SERVICES AND SUPPLIES Acupuncture Services for Chronic Pain Management Chiropractic Services Cardiac Rehabilitation**** Dental Services Diabetic Nutritional Counseling, as mandated by Maryland Law Durable Medical Equipment Extended Care Facilities Family Planning and Fertility Testing Contraception Contraceptive Counseling In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Artificial Insemination (per MD mandate) Hospice Care Home Healthcare IHM IN-NETWORK ONLY after $150 copay Copays are waived if admitted. If criteria are not met for a medical emergency, plan coverage is 50% of allowed amount, plus the $150 copay. 100% after $15 copay Covers the cost of rental/purchase of certain breastfeeding pumps and pump equipment through Carrier s DME partner(s). 100% after $15 copay 100% after $15 copay Not covered except as a result of accident or injury or as mandated by Maryland or federal law (if applicable). Must be medically necessary as determined by the attending physician Skilled nursing care and extended care facility benefits are limited to 180 days per calendar year as long as skilled nursing care is medically necessary. Inpatient care primarily for or solely for rehabilitation is not covered. Includes IUD insertion and tubal ligation. For information on coverage of prescription contraceptives, please refer to the Prescription Drug section of this guide. IVF and AI benefits are limited to 3 attempts of Artificial Insemination, and 3 attempts of IVF per live birth. Not covered following reversal of elective sterilization. Home Healthcare benefits are limited to 120 days per plan year 18 2015 Health Benefits Guide